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Grand Jury gives a failing grade to Atascadero school officials
Written on 18 Jun, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 10 comments
A new report by the San Luis Obispo County Grand Jury reprimands Atascadero school officials for failure to “exercise due diligence” in promoting a staff member to principal of the high school. [SLO Grand Jury] Following up on a story... (Continue reading)
Questions surround Santa Margarita woman’s death
On the morning she died, Janet Lucille McCarthy had planned to take flight from a tumultuous marriage, friends told CalCoastNews. The 44-year-old Santa Margarita woman, and mother of three, was planning an extended vacation to her parents' home in Ohio to... (Continue reading)
La Rouge lingerie and Scissor Clothing fashion show, event photos
Written on 13 Jun, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | No comments
Fashion had a night out at the Native Lounge lingerie and Haute Couture fashion show on Thursday night. Budding superstar designer Kate White’s high fashion yet relaxed Scissor Clothing line was showcased at Central Coast Fashion Week’s finale show. High... (Continue reading)
Cal Poly’s controversial dean of engineering dismissed
Written on 13 Jun, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 18 comments
After years of controversy, high staff turnover and faculty discontent, Mohammad Noori, the controversial dean of Cal Poly’s College of Engineering, was asked last week to step down as the head of the university’s most prestigious college, CalCoastNews has learned. The... (Continue reading)
Balloon Fest, event photos
Written on 10 Jun, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | No comments
Wondering what schools are doing today to prepare students to be competitive in the new global economy? On Saturday, June 5, 2010 the Endeavour Institute which sponsors local Endeavour Academies at Paso Robles High School and Orcutt Academy, hosted a... (Continue reading)
New Arroyo Grande councilwoman leads a harried secret life
Written on 8 Jun, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 90 comments
Scandal ridden former councilmember Ed Arnold stepped down to allow the Arroyo Grande City Council to avoid distraction related to his personal life, and at his replacement’s first council meeting, questions about her lifestyle started a confrontation between her supporters... (Continue reading)
Bordonaro steps down as local Republican chair
Written on 8 Jun, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 13 comments
Former state assemblyman and current county assessor Tom Bordonaro is no longer chair of the county Republican Central Committee. Bordonaro, who remains on the committee, recently gave up the chairmanship, according to multiple sources, in order to endorse Katcho Achadjian... (Continue reading)
Update: Details about Bolts DUI arrest
Written on 7 Jun, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 25 comments
San Luis Obispo Undersheriff Steve Bolts is currently on vacation without pay and his DUI arrest Saturday night is scheduled to be the subject of an internal investigation by the Sheriff’s department [Tribune] Two Atascadero police officers responded to an... (Continue reading)
Greek Festival at Mission Plaza, event photos
Written on 7 Jun, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | No comments
The dancing, music and baklava were just part of the fun at the third annual Greek Festival at the Mission Plaza last weekend. Proceeds benefited the Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children and the Women’s Shelter Program. For more events... (Continue reading)
Bikini fashion show at Native Lounge, event photos
Written on 7 Jun, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 2 comments
At the Native Lounge Boom Boom Bikini and SLO Swim Boutique fashion show, the models are gorgeous, the suits are skimpy and the crowd is ready to party. The action started when the first model set a high healed foot... (Continue reading)